Summary of When Stars Are Scattered

When Stars Are Scattered is a coming-of-age story about Omar, a Somali refugee living in a refugee camp in Kenya, and his younger brother Hassan. Omar is determined to make a better life for himself and his brother, but there are many obstacles in his way. He must navigate the culture of the camp, the struggle between the refugees and the Kenyan government, and his own internal struggles. He also is forced to face the reality of his brother's disability and his own disabilities. As they both attempt to survive and thrive, Omar learns to find resilience in the face of adversity and to make the most of his life.